Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
These Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon! An easy make-ahead side dish for holidays or dinner.
Servings: 10
Calories: 180.7kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5 lb yellow potatoes washed and cubed (peeling is optional)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ½ cup crumbled bacon divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 12–15 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Add the butter, sour cream, half and half, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash until creamy.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives, if using.
- Spread the potatoes into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and bacon over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot and lightly golden.
- Garnish with the remaining chopped chives, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Consistency: For smoother mashed potatoes, peel the potatoes. You can also run them through a potato ricer. We like our mashed potatoes a little chunky.
Nutrition
Calories: 180.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.6g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 10.8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27.3mg | Sodium: 380.5mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300.6IU | Vitamin C: 9.8mg | Calcium: 23.2mg | Iron: 0.8mg
